Alden Richards and Kathryn Bernardo have been officially crowned as the Phenomenal Box Office King and Queen at the 2025 Box Office Entertainment Awards presented by the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc. (GMMSFI).
The announcement was confirmed by the Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP) on Tuesday, June 24, noting that the prestigious recognition was a result of the overwhelming success of the duo’s hit film, Hello, Love, Again.
The romantic drama, which reunited Richards and Bernardo on screen, proved to be a box office juggernaut. On its opening day alone, Hello, Love, Again raked in a staggering ₱85 million—a clear indication of its blockbuster potential. In the weeks that followed, the film continued its impressive run, breaking multiple records.
By November 2024, Hello, Love, Again made history by becoming the first Filipino film ever to reach the billion-peso mark in box office earnings. This unprecedented milestone solidified its status as a cultural and commercial phenomenon and further established its stars as the most bankable love team in the country.
This win marks another high point in the careers of Richards and Bernardo. For Alden Richards, this award reaffirms his ability to draw massive crowds both in cinemas and streaming platforms. For Kathryn Bernardo, the title of Phenomenal Box Office Queen adds to her growing list of accolades as one of the country’s most versatile and celebrated actresses.
Fans of the love team, dubbed “KathDen,” flooded social media with messages of congratulations following the announcement. Many credited the film’s emotionally resonant storyline, cinematic quality, and the palpable chemistry between the two leads as the key ingredients behind its monumental success.
The 2025 Box Office Entertainment Awards continues its tradition of honoring Filipino artists whose works not only achieve commercial success but also resonate deeply with the Filipino audience. With Hello, Love, Again setting a new benchmark in the local film industry, it’s clear that Alden Richards and Kathryn Bernardo have truly earned their crowns.
As anticipation grows for what’s next in their respective careers, the industry and fans alike will surely be watching their future projects closely.